I Spent Over $60K Producing My Own Films! Was it Worth It!?

In this video we discuss how much money I have actually spent producing and funding my own films! I break down how much I spent on my latest 4 film projects and we dissect the high cost of production in Los Angeles and what all of the costs in each of the budgets went toward.

Check out the four projects Below:

Cuddle Buddies:
   • CUDDLE BUDDIES  

A Visual Reflection of the Times:
   • A Visual Reflection of the Times  

TAKERS:
   • TAKERS  

BIG BREAK:
   • BIG BREAK  


We also discuss if all of the money spent was worth it and the major lessons I learned from spending this much and what I would have done different!

Hey there, I’m Jordan and welcome to my channel! I am beyond thrilled to welcome you to this space where we’re going to embark on some incredible learning together.

This channel is all about narrative filmmaking techniques and approaches, the philosophy of art, creative and technical workflows and uncovering what the filmmaking journey is all about and what it can teach us about life.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - Cuddle Buddies
4:04 - A Visual Reflection of the Times
7:20 - TAKERS
10:13 - Big Break
13:22 - Grand Total
13:59 - Was it All Worth It?
14:39 - The Cons
15:13 - If I Were to Do It Again
15:59 - Conclusion


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For a written version of all of my case study series videos about the making of my short film Cuddle Buddies, you can purchase my guidebook on Amazon here:
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EQUIPMENT/TECH
Shot on iPhone 13 ProMAX

Microphone:
Apogee Hype Mic

Edited in DaVinci Resolve
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WHO AM I?
Hey I'm Jordan! I'm a film writer, director and producer originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado and now live in LA and work as a director and writer for narrative dramas and horror films mostly. I love Donnie Darko, Metal Music, Drumming and Non Fiction essays!